Town Administrator

Job Description

Looking for your next great leadership role?

The town of Kingston is accepting qualified and excited applicants to be our Town Administrator.

Complete position information and directions on how to apply are on the TOK Jobs Page!

FY26 Annual Salary Range: $154,611 – $216,454 with an expected hiring salary of $180K+/- DOQ.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree (with a master’s preferred), preferably in public administration or a related field.
• Experience in municipal administration or similar, relevant administrative activity.
• Strong leadership qualities and experience.
• Skilled in financial management, economic development, personnel administration, and collective bargaining.
• A strong communicator, both internally and externally; active listener.
• Provides inspirational, innovative, and respectful leadership; morale builder.
• Ability to build trust; approachable.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical and technologically savvy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage municipal procurement processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Enjoys engaging with the community.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Strong work ethic.
• Creative problem solver; proactive.
• Confident, energetic, and flexible.
• Proficient knowledge of municipal law.
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail.
• Diplomatic; strong conflict resolution skills.
• Forward thinking; strategic.
• Team-oriented, innovative, and calm under pressure.
• Knowledgeable of best practices.
• Ability to multi-task.

Come join Team Kingston!

Kingston is an Equal Opportunity employer.